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Biswabhusan Harichandan
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Harichandan in 2019
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| 7th Governor of Chhattisgarh | |
| In office 23 February 2023 – 29 July 2024 |
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| Chief Minister | Bhupesh Baghel Vishnu Deo Sai |
| Preceded by | Anusuiya Uikey |
| Succeeded by | Ramen Deka |
| 21st Governor of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 24 July 2019 – 22 February 2023 |
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| Chief Minister | Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy |
| Preceded by | E. S. L. Narasimhan |
| Succeeded by | Syed Abdul Nazeer |
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1997–2009 |
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| Constituency | Bhubaneswar Central |
| In office 1990–1995 |
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| Constituency | Chilika |
| Cabinet Minister of Law, Revenue and Fisheries Government of Odisha |
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| In office 2004–2009 |
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| In office 1977–1980 |
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| Constituency | Chilika |
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| Born | 3 August 1934 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Suprava Harichandan |
| Children | Prithviraj Harichandan (son) |
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| Awards | Kalinga Ratna Award, 2021 |
Biswabhusan Harichandan (born 3 August 1934) is an Indian politician who has held important positions in the government. He served as the 7th Governor of Chhattisgarh. Before that, he was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 2019 to early 2023. He also worked as a Minister in the Government of Odisha from 2004 to 2009, looking after Law, Revenue, and Fisheries.
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Journey in Politics
Harichandan started his political journey in 1971. He joined the Bharatiya Jana Sangha party and became a key leader. Later, he was part of the Janata Party. During a tough time in India called The Emergency, he was held by the government.
When the BJP party was formed in 1980, he became its state president until 1988. He then joined another party, Janata Dal, but returned to the BJP in 1996.
Serving as an MLA
Harichandan was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly five times. This means people voted for him to represent them in the state's law-making body.
- He first won from the Chilika assembly area in 1977 as a member of the BJP.
- He won again in 1990 with a Janata Dal ticket.
- Later, he won from the Bhubaneswar Central area in 1997. He kept that seat for three terms in a row.
From 2004 to 2009, he was a cabinet minister in the government of Odisha. He was in charge of Law, Revenue, and Fisheries.
Becoming a Governor
In July 2019, Harichandan was appointed the 23rd Governor of Andhra Pradesh. The Governor is a representative of the President of India in a state.
On 23 February 2023, he was sworn in as the 7th Governor of Chhattisgarh.
Personal Life
Biswabhusan Harichandan is married to Suprava Harichandan. They have a son named Prithviraj Harichandan. In June 2024, his son Prithviraj became a Minister in the Mohan Charan Majhi Cabinet.
Awards and Books
Awards
Harichandan was given the Kalinga Ratna Award in 2021. This award recognizes people who have made great contributions to society.
Books Authored
Harichandan is also a writer. He has written several books, including:
- Marubataas
- Mahasangramar Mahanayak
- Buxi Jagabandhu
- Paika Mutiny
- His autobiography, Sangarsha Sarinahin
